North Carolina Adjustment of Status Attorney

For most foreign nationals, the first step in the
immigration process is to obtain a non-immigrant status. This can be an
employment-based non-immigrant status or a family-based non-immigrant status. This may allow them legal entry
into the United States faster than if they applied for legal permanent
resident (LPR) status right at the start. In fact, after being granted
a non-immigrant visa, an immigrant still has the ability to adjust their
non-immigrant status to that of an LPR.

How to Adjust Your Status to Permanent Resident

Determine Your Green Card Eligibility - In order to be eligible for a green card after entering the U.S. with a
non-immigrant visa, you must be eligible due to a petition made by a family
member or employer, or by obtaining
refugee or asylum status. Therefore, your immigrant petition can be
family-based,
employment-based, or based on special circumstances.

File an Immigrant Petition - To receive a green card through an adjustment of status, your sponsor
(family or employer) must file an immigrant petition on your behalf.

File Form I-485 - Depending on the category of your adjustment, you may need to file a
Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status at the same
time as your sponsor's petition. This is known as concurrent filing. Keep
in mind, however, that you cannot file a Form I-485 until a visa number
becomes available.

Get Excellent Legal Counsel

At Brown Immigration Law, our legal team has handled all kinds of immigration
issues, from writs of mandamus to deportation or removal defense. No matter
what situation you are facing - including adjustment of status - we can
help. Call now and we will provide you with a initial evaluation of your
case so that you know what options you have, as well as which are best for you.

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